C. 1870s "Magnolia in Bloom" Stereoview mail holder in addition to being a

in addition to being a very charming piece (that fantastic smiling face

including folding screen behind her

I'm more interested in the stoic than the fancy

the tiny upper windows clear emerald)

C. 1870s "Magnolia in Bloom" Stereoview mail holder in addition to being aI love a botanical photo, or two, and the tonality on this c. 1870 stereoview of "magnolia in bloom" is really rich, set off perfectly by the bold orange mount. I also really like the make shift quality of the set up, with the bunch of blooms looking as if just unpacked from a crate and set atop table draped with a well faded woven textile. I'm not so much interested in stereoviews just for their own sake, but when the aesthetics are just right I